Uri Reichenstein

Born in 1988, Uri Reichenstein grew up in Tel Aviv, Israel. He discovered poker during the mid-2000s poker boom, like many players of his generation, and started by grinding online games. This online foundation allowed him to develop the technical skills and strategic depth necessary to compete at the highest levels. He quickly rose through the ranks, becoming known in high-stakes online circles under the screen name "JimyT" (and occasionally "Urindanger").

Reichenstein burst onto the live poker scene in 2016 with two six-figure scores that announced his arrival on the global stage. In March 2016, he finished second in a $2,200 buy-in event in Cyprus for $125,000. Then, in August of the same year, he achieved his career-best live result: a runner-up finish in the €5,300 European Poker Tour (EPT) Barcelona Main Event. He earned €807,100 (approximately $913,660) for that deep run, narrowly missing out on the title. That result remains his largest single cash and put him on the map as a formidable live tournament player.

While Reichenstein has yet to secure a coveted WSOP bracelet, he has accumulated significant results at the World Series of Poker. He has made numerous deep runs and final table appearances, with more than $800,000 of his total earnings coming from WSOP events. In 2021, he finished runner-up in WSOP Event #88: $5,000 8-Handed No-Limit Hold'em, earning $315,936. Prior to that, he had already logged 18 WSOP cashes. His first series win came in an online event: during the 2021 WSOP Super Circuit Online Series, Reichenstein won RING #4: $800 No Limit Hold'em 6-Max Championship, defeating a field of 1,571 entries to capture the WSOPC ring and a first prize of $166,859.75.

Beyond his EPT and WSOP exploits, Reichenstein has consistently performed in high-stakes tournaments around the world. In 2018, he finished 3rd in the partypoker MILLIONS Europe Finale for $98,726. He also has multiple cashes in events such as the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure (PCA) and the World Poker Tour (WPT). his live tournament earnings exceed $5.2 million, placing him second on Israel's All Time Money List (as of early data). His consistent results across various tours demonstrate his adaptability and skill in diverse formats.

Reichenstein employs an aggressive, pressure-based strategy that he refined through countless online hands. He frequently raises and re-raises pre-flop to seize control of pots, and his post-flop play is characterized by clever bet sizing and excellent hand reading. He understands range balance and frequency, often putting opponents in tough spots. His ability to survive massive fields—such as the 1,571-player WSOPC event—attests to his patience and tournament endurance. While he can be explosive, he also shows discipline, folding when necessary to preserve chips.

Uri Reichenstein is widely regarded as one of Israel's top poker pros. With over $5.2 million in live earnings and numerous large-field deep runs, he has built a reputation as a consistent threat in any tournament he enters. He ranks second on Israel's all-time money list, trailing only a select few. As an online grinder turned live crusher, he represents the modern poker player who can transition seamlessly between formats. Although a WSOP bracelet has eluded him so far, his multiple final-table appearances and a WSOPC ring suggest that a bracelet win may be just a matter of time.